LWV Providence Calendar

Date & Time

Place

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
7-8:30 p.m.

30 President Avenue
Providence, RI

Conversation - Child Care Policy: An Arc of Progress?.Guest Speaker: Pierre Morenon, Professor of Anthropology, Rhode Island College
Author: Rediscovering Lost Innocence: Archaeology at the Rhode Island State Home and School for Dependent and Neglectied Children
From 1885 to 1979 this school on the grounds of Rhode Island College, served children whose families could not care for them. It was considered a model of progressive care.

LWV/Lippitt Conversation - Redistricting and Gerrymandering.
Following the 2020 Census, redistricting will take place in 2022 at state and national levels. What will the outcome be for Rhode Islanders? Details

LWV/Lippitt Conversation - The U.S. Supreme Court and Rhode Island.
The 2018 - 2019 Supreme Court term will render decisions on issues from endangered species to federal powers to immigration. What impact can we expect for Rhode Islanders? Details

Fundraising Tea at Blithewold.
On September 24th, the Providence LWV will hold its third annual fundraising tea at Blithewold in Bristol. Come join us!
Special Guest: Kay Maxwell, former LWV US PresidentFor more information

Conversation - Closer to Home: Ethics in Providence.
Embezzlement, conflicts of interest, graft: We hear about ethical lapses. Come listen to how the city responds.

Guest: Susann Mark, Esq., Chair, Providence Ethics Commission

Monday, September 18, 2017
1 p.m.

Blithewold
101 Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI

LWV Providence Tea at Blithewold.
On Monday, September 18, Blithewold Mansion will be open exclusively to the LWV Providence and its guests for its annual tea and an optional tour of the mansion and gardens. $45 per person.